Lord of Miracles

Lord of Miracles
Annual procession in commemoration of the Lord of Miracles at Plaza San Martín in Lima, Peru
Official nameSeñor de Los Milagros
Also called
  • Feast of the Lord of Miracles
  • Señor de Los Milagros
  • El Señor de Los Milagros
Observed by
TypeEthnic, national, Christian
Celebrations
  • Attending processions
  • Wearing crucifix
  • Wearing purple
  • Attire
ObservancesAttending mass or service
Date18 October
Next time18 October 2025 (2025-10-18)
FrequencyAnnual
First time1655

The Lord of Miracles (Spanish: Señor de los Milagros), also known as Christ of Miracles, is a Catholic title of Jesus Christ that is associated with a painting of Christ crucified venerated in Lima, Peru. The image was painted during the 17th century by Benito or Pedro Dalcon, an African taken from what is now Angola to Peru as a slave. An annual procession commemorating the image occurs every October. It is one of the oldest Catholic traditions in Peru. It is one of the largest religious processions in the world.